23 July 2010

Angela Wilson: VIP Media Launch of New York Bridal Gala (22 July 2010)

Thanks to Caroline from CNR Communications for inviting me along to this wonderful fashion event coincidently located right next door to Berta. The well-chosen venue was intimate and service staff were friendly and professional. With only about 40 seats lined up in two rows along the length of the catwalk I really felt part of a very special event. There was no shortage of Moët being served from 1.5 litre bottles and the creative canapés served by Pearl Catering were very good and on par, if not better, than the memorable ones served at the Skalli-Paris Australian Launch Event held at the Ivy Penthouse. I really enjoyed the Poached southern rock lobster canapé and Vanilla brulee tart dessert canapé. The Wagyu beef tartar canapé was full of flavour with the right balance of truffle oil in it without being too overpowering. For such small canapés I was impressed with the amount of distinctive flavour each one provided — they were like mini works of art.

If you're in the market to check out some exclusive New York collections of jewellery, stationery and bridal fashions then this event is for you. Amsale's full collection of wedding gowns will be available to view — I'm sure this means something to those in the know.

hi kristy, i don't know how but it just happens :-) i'm sure you'll be getting invited to lots of events too soon enough. you get heaps of sample products which is great.

hi bel, hehe i prefer the food too but the dresses were pretty special. i've been to Berta and spotted masterchef Matt and Geroge there http://simonfoodfavourites.blogspot.com/2010/07/berta-new-italian-kid-on-block-sydney-9.html

hi cass, i think i spotted some of these models eating some of the food but i didn't leave them much :-)

hi laura, i'm glad it makes you feel like your there. i think that's what i'm trying to achieve. a bigger picture with some finer details of any event or restaurant so you get to know what to expect. although some of the surprise of visiting a new place is lost then. i always enjoy myself at these events. there's always something interesting to inspire me to photograph.

hi bree, thanks for letting me know about the pics. hope you had a great night. if i had realised it was you i would have tried to come up and have a chat :-)

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Passionate Sydney food blogger in search of the best dishes around the world and writing reviews to whet your appetite. Feel free to email me your recommendations of where to eat simonleong[at]hotmail[dot]com